1 Chronicles 25:13
1 Chronicles 25:13 in Multiple Translations
the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve:
The sixth Bukkiah, with his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The sixth fell to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, 12 in total.
The sixt, to Bukkiah, he, his sonnes and his brethren twelue.
the sixth [to] Bukkiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
The sixth to Bukkiah, he , his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
The sixth to Bocciau, to his sons and his brethren twelve.
Next, Bukkiah and 12 of his sons and relatives were selected.
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1 Chronicles 25:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֣י
בֻקִּיָּ֔הוּ
בָּנָ֥י/ו
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
שְׁנֵ֥ים
עָשָֽׂר
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֣י
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Art | Adj
בֻקִּיָּ֔הוּ
Buqqîyâh
H1232
Bukkiah
N-proper
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 25:13
הַ/שִּׁשִּׁ֣י
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
בֻקִּיָּ֔הוּ
Buqqîyâh
H1232
"Bukkiah"
N-proper
Bukkiah was a Levite and the son of Heman, who lived during the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4, and his name means 'Jehovah has proved'
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4; son of: Heman (H1968I); brother of: Mattaniah (H4983H), Uzziel (H5816J), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956), Mahazioth (H4238) § Bukkiah = "Jehovah has emptied" a Kohathite Levite, of the sons of Heman, one of the musicians in the temple
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bukkiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:13.
בָּנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
שְׁנֵ֥ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 25:13
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Context — Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians
11the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
12the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
13the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
14the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 15the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;1 Chronicles 25:13 Summary
This verse tells us about the sixth group of Levites, led by Bukkiah, who were assigned to serve the Lord. There were 12 people in this group, including Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers. This shows us that the Levites were organized into groups to help with the worship and service of the Lord, similar to the way the priests were organized in 1 Chronicles 24:1-19. Just like the Levites, we can prioritize the worship and service of the Lord in our own lives by being organized and working together with others (as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Ephesians 4:11-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the organization of the Levites from 1 Chronicles 25:13?
From 1 Chronicles 25:13, we see that the Levites were organized into divisions, with each division having 12 members, including the leader, his sons, and his brothers, as seen in the assignment to Bukkiah (1 Chronicles 25:13). This organization is similar to the way the priests were organized in 1 Chronicles 24:1-19.
Why were the Levites assigned in this way?
The Levites were assigned in this way to ensure that the worship and service of the Lord were carried out in an orderly and organized manner, as commanded in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
What can we infer about Bukkiah and his family from 1 Chronicles 25:13?
From 1 Chronicles 25:13, we can infer that Bukkiah was a leader among the Levites, and that his family was involved in the worship and service of the Lord, similar to the family of Aaron in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 3:10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 25?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 25 that describes the organization of the Levites and their role in the worship and service of the Lord, as established by King David and the leaders of the Levites (1 Chronicles 25:1-31).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of organization and leadership in the worship and service of the Lord?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in 1 Chronicles 25:13 to our own lives and ministries?
- What can we learn about the role of family in the worship and service of the Lord from the example of Bukkiah and his family?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical theme of worship and service?
- What are some ways that we can prioritize the worship and service of the Lord in our own lives, as seen in 1 Chronicles 25:13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 25:13
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